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Diamond Collection
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Postcards
Postcards
many pc's are 70's I won't include those, if there is important information
ie: births, deaths etc.
I'll maybe list those, births without the exact year
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1) 1903-4 to Miss Mary Christmas, 3 Derby Villas, Forest Hill - A happy
Christmas and a prosperous New Year from Edie. Dear Pops, Here is another
card to go with your collection. Your loving Edie
2) 21st August 1906 no postmark to 'To be handed carefully to the addressee'
Mrs. Back (Grass Widow) Friend of all, enemy of none, Innocence &
Guilelessness personified, Pultisware, Puddington, North Devon - Home
21-8-06 My dear Lady, What is Home without a wife. There is no one here now
to tease me, and I can be so good. Don't you think the picture on the other
side is idealistic of our younger days. Your little Boy W.H.B.
 
 
 
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1) 5th March 1907 Postmark St. Leonards-on-Sea to Major Urquhart, 20 Upper
Park Road, St. Leonards - Camfield, March 5th/07 The Sub Committee ?
Smoking? Concert? will meet at the ? Hotel at 1/4 to 6 p.m. on Friday the
8th Inst. I hope you will be able to attend. The date of the Concert has
been fixed for Thursday 21st Inst. E. B. Peake?
2) 10th April 1907 Postmark St. Leonards-on-Sea to Major Urquhart, 20 Upper
Park Road, St. Leonards-on-Sea - Re Executive Meeting, Camfield 10.4.09. My
proposed letter was not to the Army Council as stated in error by the
copyist of my notes, but to the Council of the N.S. League which meets on
the 23rd. A notice of which should have been read to the Committee. If the
proposed suggestions of letter had been read to the end, the mention of
leaflet A & a quotation there from must have convinced the Committee of the
Error. E. B. Peake?
3) 1909 (in French)
4) 1909 Main Street, Ridgetown, Ont. (on front) Postmark Ridge? Ont. to Miss
Anne Bull, 200 Park Lane, Tottenham, London, England - Very many thanks for
the cards you sent, a joyful Xmas to all. A. B.
5) Xmas 1911 - To dear Emily with fondest love and best wishes for a holy
blessed and happy Xmastide, from her loving brother, Francis
6) 14th February 1912 - With fond love wishing you every Blessing &
happiness. Auntie
7) 10th June 1912 Postmark Poplare to Miss Christmas, 3 Derby Villas,
Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill, London - Dear H. & E. This is just to let you
know that I got back safely. And to thank you so much for giving me such a
pleasant time. We did not go anywhere yesterday after all. Harry did not
feel fit. With love to all from Lisle? 10-6-12
 
 
 
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1) 11th December 1912 Postmark Tacoma, Wash. to Miss Maidee Beagfeld, 14
Cambridge Road, Hove, Sussex, England - A Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year to Maidee from Frank and Alethea. 1912
2) 13th May 1913 from Tom to Frank
3) 24th January 1916 Postmark London 'For my Brother's Birthday' to Mrs. M.
Judge, 40 Charles Street, Hatton Garden, E. C. - Dear Mike, Wishing you a
happy Birthday from Ivy
4) 17th August 1918 To Norah with love from Uncle Herbert, hoping you are
all well, kisses for all.
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1) 1923 'Mind You Don't Mucky Your Ticket!' to Miss H. Young, c/o Mrs.
Evans, 11 Bloomfield Road, Brislington?, Bristol - PC (take no notice of
card) Dear Hilda, Sorry I did not write sooner but I have been busy, I have
not gone away. I hope you are enjoying yourself with your Pal Bessie. I hope
to see you come back like a ---- Love Mary
2) 16th January 1923 Postmark Wandsworth to Miss H. Young, 241 Monega Road,
Manor Park, E. 12 - 16.1.23 D. H. Just to wish you very many happy returns
of the day & good luck. Fond love from Edie
3) 24th September 1924 - 'A Happy Birthday to my Dear Daughter' from Father
1940's
 
12th June 1945 Postmark Earls Court to Mrs. Bond, 26 Temple Road, Hounslow,
Middlesex - Wishing you a very Happy Birthday from Vic & May
1950s
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1) Master P. Diamond, 40 Bryansburn Road, Bangor, Co. Down, N. Ireland -
arrived home safely, hoping your white mouse is alright. Just keep it
please. From Elizabeth
2) 6th April 195? Postmark London to Mr. J. Mallinson, c/o Tudor Cinema,
Main Street, Bangor, Co. Down, N. Ireland - The thing about this city is
that drivers who do NOT exceed the speed limit are jailed AT once! J. G.
3) 18th July 1954 Postmark Horsham, Sussex to Raymond Maneler? Esq., 5
Verner Road, Sydenham, S.E. - Dear Raymond, This is surely worth a place in
your Collection. Here today for tea, had a wonderful holiday, must see you
soon & tell you all. Love Fred & Dennis?
4) 28th September 1955 Postmark Manchester to Mr. J. S. Watson, 13 Montalbo
Street, Barnard Castle, C/o Durham - Manchester. Having good weather and
good meetings. M. E. Stevens, O. Priestley. J. Ball
 
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1) T.S.S. "St. Columba" 6th August 1958 Postmark Glasgow to Mr. & Mrs. R.
Revie, c/o Mrs. Diamond, 40 Bryansburn Road, Bangor, Co. Down, N. Ireland -
Tuesday. Having a lovely time, at present we are sailing up Loch Tyne in
this ship, yesterday we were at Robbie Burns cottage & at Ayr where I bought
a pair of tartan trews. I'm wearing them to-day. I'm no goats' toe in them!!
Hope you have got settled in your new home. We've missed the rain so far.
Love, George & Maud
2) 4th July 1959 Postmark Saltcoats, Ayrshire to Mrs. Millar, c/o Mrs.
Diamond, 40 Bryansburn Road, Bangor, N. Ireland - Spending the day here with
Mammy & Robert. Hope you had a nice crossing. Allen
3) 10th July 1959 Postmark Dunoon, Argyll to Mrs. Millar, 40 Bryansburn
Road, Bangor, N. Ireland - Back at Dunoon today. Friday Ellen went in for
the singing contest and had to come back today, she came in first and got a
prize, the weather is lovely.
1960s
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1) 18th July 1960 Postmark Ballygally, Larne to Master Paul R. Diamond, 1st
Bangor Boy Scout Camp, c/o Annesley Estate, Castlewellan, Co. Down - Dear
Paul, We have been to Brown's Bay & now got this length. I do hope you are
having much better weather in Castlewellan than we are here. All the best of
luck & hope you are enjoying yourself. M. & D.
2) 31st December 1960 Postmark Holywood, Belfast to Mrs. Diamond, 40
Bryansburn Road, Bangor, Co. Down - Glendhu, Holywood Road, Belfast. Am
staying until Wednesday afternoon next, so defer milk and bread until Wed.
Thanks M.L. Happy New Year to all.
3) 22nd June 1961 Postmark Edinburgh to Mr. J. R. Diamond, ? Bryansburn Road
(100 yds from Farnham Park, going towards Brunswick Road) Bangor, Co. Down.
(Do your best, Postman, please) - Had a very good holiday. Get more tickets
printed and put Joe to work again. Your respected but dishonest chairman &
treasurer.
4) 25th May 1962 Postmark Ramsey, Isle of Man to Master Paul Diamond,
Hazelmere, 40 Bryansburn Road, Bangor, Co. Down, N. Ireland - Dear Paul,
Arrived safely, hope you will be up in time for school & get a good dinner
every day. Look after yourself, Love Mum
5) 20th July 1964 Postmark Withernsea, Yorkshire to Miss Mary Cully?, The
Bungalow, Andrews 1st Field, Groomsport, Co. Down, N. Ireland - Hello Mary,
Having a wonderful time. Enjoying the sunshine, Heard from Pater? yet? I
hope so. We have been to Bridlington since we came and are going to
Scarborough this morning. See you Thursday, Anne
6) 22nd July 1964 Postmark Annalong to Mrs. Pat Diamond, (?) 5 Roslyn
Avenue, Bangor, Co. Down (unknown no such number, try 4 Demesne Ave.) - "Yez
all" up Carrick, Moneyderragh More, Annalong. We will be here till the end
of the mth. and if you would like to take a run down any time (except this
weekend) we would be delighted to see you.
7) 31st August 1964 Postmark Vancouver, Canada to Mr. T. Clough, 4 Demane
Ave, Bangor, Co. Down, N. Ireland - Dear Tony, Have arrived safely and
everything is going very well. I start work with Fedral Pacific Elect. on
Monday 31st. There are plenty of jobs for draftsmen in Vancouver and I had
No trouble getting started. I'm sure you would like it here. Will write soon
giving all the news. Walter
8) 28th September 1964 Postmark Belfast to Mr. Tony Clough, 4 Demesne Ave,
Bangor, Co. Down, N.I. - 27/9/64 Glad you're enjoying Corfu. I forgot your
address when in Spain hence delay in card! Thoroughly enjoyed Blanes &
Catalans - very nice people. Sailed French & Spanish dinghies along the
interesting coast. Lots of lovely deserted beaches for picnics. Drop of
temperature from 85° to 55° was difficult on return. Olivia
9) 13th ? 196? Postmark Field Post Office to Mrs. Diamond, Beechwood Stores,
c/o 20 Beechwood Gdns., Bangor, Co. Down, N. Ireland - Enjoying myself
nursing my new grandaughter. It was quite an occasion last week-end, had a
lovely time with my son Bryan & daughter, we had a lovely time in West
Fuller???? Bryan spent the week-end with us but alas all good things must
come to an end & so is my holiday. Regards to all. F. Macaulay
 
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1) 8th October 196? Postmark Leatherhead, Surrey 'From The War Memorial,
Oxshott Heath' to Mr. & Mrs. Diamond, Whiteoaks, 4 Demesne Avenue, Bangor,
Co. Down, N. Ireland - Delighted to know Paul begins at Queen's this term.
We send our best wishes and hope he will enjoy his years of study there.
David and I walk across the Heath many times a week. You would enjoy the
walks around here Kay. We have settled well as the people are friendly but
we miss you and Gladys. With love Muriel
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1) To Uncle Len & Aunt Marie, Wishing you a merry xmas & a happy new year.
2) Postmark Ostende to Mr. & Mrs. W. H. Jackson, 35 Ingelow Road, Battersea,
London S.W., Angleterre - Having a lovely time & so far wonderful weather.
Been to ? Bruges? & have just come back from this place. It's all sand for
miles & lovely for bathing. We hope to go to Brussels to-morrow. Hope you
have had a good time at Yarmouth. See you soon. Lots of love to all. Ivy
3) Postcard New Zealand - This is my Church - but not a member yet. Rev. W.
Hewitson & Rev. Jas. Shaw, Assistant Mr. Shaw is only shortly here & is
assistant to the minister, it will take him two years to go round & visit
every member of the church, so he told us from the pulpit on Sunday. A nice
young chap. The minister is an old dote, as Ga would say. Nim
4) 'My dear it gives me great delight this service small to render. 'Tis joy
to play the gallant knight to one so young and tender. A Happy Easter to
Miss B. Maycock, Camber, 54 Foxley Lane, Purley, Surrey - With best wishes
for a Happy Easter from Lizzie
5) 'May every blessing crown your Birthday, dear, And many joys await you
year by year' With My Love - With Love From granny and Grandfather xxxx
6) 'Birthday Joys be Thine' - Dearest one wishing you all the Best, yrs.
Loving Pallie Tom. God Bless
 
 
 
 
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1) 'I'm getting it for Father to put on the Rhubarb! Oh, Mother always puts
Custard on ours!' - Friday, 40 Sutherland Place - Dear Lou, Just a
card to thank you for your note to Maud and S, M and will be dropping you a
line sometime next week, Miss F. returned to work on Tuesday and I was, ?
scary believe me, well dear glad to hear you arrived O.K. and hope you will
benefit by your stay and come back fit. I wish I was you anyway, love from
Maud and yours always Sil. x x
2) to Miss E. Bryant, Eastland, Cr???? Morchard, Nr. Giverton, Devon - Tara.
Dear Elsie, I shall be pleased to see you and Tuesday when you can get away
only let me know soon. Fondest love Min
3) from L. Nelson to Gracie
4) 'Birthday' To Dear Hilda, Wishing you many happy returns of the day. With
best wishes from Lizzie
5) 'To greet your Birthday!' - With fond love from Edith & Marjorie to dear
Daddie. Sep. 22nd.
6) 99 Highbury Quadrant N. - Dear Jessie, Just a card wishing you a Merry
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1) Dear Ivy, Wishing you many Happy Returns of the Day, also hoping that
this year your health will be very much improved. Yours affectionately May
2) Mrs. Bond, 10 Kempsford Gardens, Earl Court, S.W. 5 - Many many Happies
fond love from M. & R. Masters
3) A Happy Birthday to my Dear Niece - With Love from Auntie Li with love
4) Birthday Greetings to my Dear Niece - Denham Farm, Totteridge, Just a
card to wish you many happy returns of the day. I do hope you are all quite
well as I am so far, give my love to everybody down Brockley, best love to
you. from Auntie Kate
5) Dear Hilda, Just a card to wish you many happy returns of the day. Love
Maisie
Not on Speaking terms.
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1) Annalong
2) NSU Prinz 4 - 36b.h.p.(S.A.E.)' 74m.p.h.; 45m.p.g.; Payload 959lbs.
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